Tag: Melancholia
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‘The Artist’: More of the same
I’m getting a little tired of seeing Jean Dujardin’s face. That I can say this about an actor I like so much reflects the degree of media saturation surrounding The Artist . For most of January, the...
Feb 7, 2012 / Alison FrankThe Power of Limits in ‘The Five Obstructions’
How are you doing with your new year’s resolutions? Did you start this month with enthusiasm and optimism? We seem to enjoy this annual ritual of creating restrictions for ourselves. Some...
Jan 17, 2012 / Alison Frank‘The Artist’: Long on Art, Short on Plot
Have you ever wondered what it was like for spectators watching their first sound film? Michel Haznavicius’ latest feature brings home just how strange it would have been. For the most part, The...
Oct 24, 2011 / Alison FrankNew clip: Lars Von Trier’s ‘Melancholia’
Zentropa released a new clip of Lars Von Trier’s upcoming apocalyptic drama “Melancholia” this week. The clip features sisters (played by Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg) discussing the nature...
May 12, 2011 / Eric M. ArmstrongOfficial US Trailer for ‘Dogtooth’
“Dogtooth,” also known as “Kynodontas,” the much-heralded Greek film from Yorgos Lanthimos (“My Best Friend,” “Kinetta”) has become something of a phenomenon since winning the top prize in its...
Jun 9, 2010 / Eric M. ArmstrongVon Trier’s ‘Antichrist’ to be Released Near Halloween
Lars von Trier’s controversial film, “Antichrist” will get a circa-Halloween release in Los Angeles and New York, with the film going out Oct. 23, reports Variety . IFC, the film’s largest buyer at...
Jun 25, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongHaneke’s ‘The White Ribbon’ Wins Palme d’Or
Michael Haneke’s “The White Ribbon,” won top honors at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, the Palme d’Or (Golden Palm). Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the North American rights to the...
May 24, 2009 / Eric M. Armstrong3 New ‘Inglorious Basterds’ Clips
The Weinsteins have released three new “Inglorious Basterds” clips in the wake of its Cannes Film Festival premiere. So far critics have been rather luke-warm, but decide for yourself:
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